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Meet Michele Bullock, the RBA insider tasked with making the Reserve Bank more outward-looking as its next governor

Australia’s next Reserve Bank governor, Michele Bullock – the first woman in the job – will take office in September at a time when much of the bank’s work in fighting inflation will be done and its focus will be on changing the way it operates.

The Conversation

'Country girl' elevated to vital national economic role

The Reserve Bank of Australia will have a new governor from September in veteran central bank official Michelle Bullock.

AAP

Nationals accuse Labor of ‘hypocrisy’ over response to scathing APVMA report – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Dutton speaks out on RBA pick, red fire ants march on, Musk’s ‘Terminator’ warning

Opposition leader says he would oppose appointment of senior civil servant; concern invasive species are breaking out of containment zone

The Guardian - AU

Where to next for the Australian economy, the RBA – and Philip Lowe?

The Reserve Bank governor will soon find out if his term has been extended – but economic hints from major banks tell a happier story than expected

The Guardian - AU

Reserve Bank Governor Lowe announces changes to bank's operations as cabinet readies to approve who will lead it

Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has announced a raft of reforms the bank will make following the recent review of its operations, as the government prepares to announce who will lead it after his term expires in September.

The Conversation

RBA to cut number of meetings that set interest rates to eight a year, Philip Lowe says

Lowe’s speech may be his last as Reserve Bank governor before treasurer Jim Chalmers announces whether his term will be renewed

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Who is in the race if Jim Chalmers decides to replace Philip Lowe as RBA governor?

From Canberra insiders to an outsider described as ‘borderline brilliant’, here are the runners and riders for the Reserve Bank’s top job

The Guardian - AU

Forced sale concerns for 43,000 mortgage holders: survey

Around 3 percent of mortgage holders face the very real possibility of a having to sell over the next year as a result of higher interest rates.

Newsroom.co.nz

Thinking behind Reserve Bank's 'hawkish pause' on show

Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe will this week give a speech after keeping interest rates steady in July and the big four banks will be grilled by politicians.

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Cryptopia liquidator optimistic about the future of crypto

Overseeing the collapse of the exchange hasn't put Grant Thornton off the block chain.

Newsroom.co.nz

The RBA has kept interest rates on hold. Here's why it'll be cautious from here on

The Reserve Bank decided to keep interest rates on hold at 4.1% because it thinks there’s a chance – just a chance – it has lifted them all it needs to.

The Conversation

Morning Mail: Hong Kong bounty on Australian lawyer, Hanson’s voice tactic, Israel targets West Bank

Hong Kong issues arrest warrants for eight exiles, including two people living in Australia, and borrowers face tense wait before latest Reserve Bank decision

The Guardian - AU

Experts split as interest rate verdict hangs in balance

There is light at the end of the tunnel for mortgage holders, but the Reserve Bank might have more work to do before it claims victory against inflation.

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Two more RBA rate hikes, tumbling inflation, and a high chance of recession: how our forecasting panel sees 2023-24

Of the 27 leading economists assembled by The Conversation to forecast the financial year that’s just begun, every one expects inflation to continue to fall.

The Times of India

Indian economy makes solid recovery despite global headwind: RBI governor Das

MUMBAI: Reserve Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said that the Indian economy has made a solid recovery and is among the fastest-growing large economies despite heightened uncertainties and formidable headwinds.

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Finance Minister removes house prices from Reserve Bank remit

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Immigration isn't driving inflation, new report concludes

Business and investing: Hawkish central banks keep investors on edge; ERoad takeover offer sends share price rocketing; Bitcoin arises from its slumber. Andrew Patterson reports.

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Why does the RBA want unemployment to go up? And what has it got to do with inflation?

The Reserve Bank deputy governor’s assessment that unemployment was ‘too low’ to tame inflation drew anger from unions. But was it correct?

The New Daily

‘Per capita recession’: Banks forecast longer downturn as more interest rate rises loom

Australia facing a multi-year per capita recession and even a quarter of negative economic growth in early 2024 with higher interest rates.

The New Daily

‘Finely balanced’: June interest rates hike was sparked by fresh inflation fears, minutes reveal

The Reserve Bank's decision to raise interest rates to a fresh decade high in June was "finely balanced", minutes reveal.

The Guardian - AU

Faruqi says housing fund standoff ‘not about playing political games’ – as it happened

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Reserve Bank officials to shed light on rates pathway

Public appearances from top Reserve Bank officials will be worth watching following hawkish posturing from Australia's central bank.

Newsroom.co.nz

There has to be a better way to measure a recession

Did NZ really dip into recession this year? Not until unemployment starts to rise ... that's the measure that affects real people. Jonathan Milne reports.

The Conversation

We know how to boost productivity and lift wages – but it will take time and much tougher tax reform

The slide in Australia’s labour productivity – real gross domestic product per hour worked – has become a real concern. In the past year, labour productivity has fallen 4.6%.

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